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Resend Verification Code

curl -X POST https://api.sociapp.com/auth/resend-code \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "email": "[email protected]"
  }'

{
  "message": "Verification code sent to email"
}

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Endpoint

POST /auth/resend-code

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Request Body

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email
string
required
Email address of the user who needs a new verification code

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Use Cases

This endpoint is useful when:
  • Original verification code expired (after 10 minutes)
  • User didn’t receive the verification email
  • User accidentally deleted the verification email
  • User needs to re-verify their email address

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Behavior

When this endpoint is called:
  1. Validates that user exists
  2. Checks that user is not already verified
  3. Generates new 6-digit verification code
  4. Updates verification code and expiration in database
  5. Sends new code via email
  6. Returns success message

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Code Generation

  • Format: 6-digit random numeric code
  • Expiration: 10 minutes from generation
  • Previous Code: Old code is invalidated and replaced

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Rate Limiting

This endpoint has standard rate limiting (60 requests per minute) to prevent abuse. Wait before requesting multiple codes.

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Email Delivery

The verification email includes:
  • 6-digit code prominently displayed
  • Expiration time (10 minutes)
  • Link back to verification page
  • Sender: SociApp ([email protected])

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Example Integration

async function resendVerificationCode(email) {
  try {
    const response = await fetch('/auth/resend-code', {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
      body: JSON.stringify({ email })
    });
    
    if (response.ok) {
      alert('New verification code sent! Check your email.');
    } else {
      const error = await response.json();
      alert(error.message);
    }
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Failed to resend code:', error);
  }
}

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